1. DAY 4: BIRTH CONTROL

2. 1. A woman can become pregnant during her menstrual period. 2. The Pill is an effective method of birth control as soon as you start to take it orally. 3. It is safe for a young woman to have intercourse without birth control in the days just prior to her period. 4. A condom should be put on just prior to ejaculation.

3. 1. A woman can become pregnant during her menstrual period. True 2. The Pill is an effective method of birth control as soon as you start to take it orally. False 3. It is safe for a young woman to have intercourse without birth control in the days just prior to her period. False 4. A condom should be put on just prior to ejaculation. False – secretions of semen can be released at any time prior to ejaculation.

4. 5. Pregnancy can occur the first time a couple has intercourse. 6. Spermicidal foam and condoms used together are an effective means of birth control. 7. Saying “no” (abstinence) is the best (most effective) method of birth control. 8. There are some birth control methods that are 100% effective.

5. 5. Pregnancy can occur the first time a couple has intercourse. True 6. Spermicidal foam and condoms used together are an effective means of birth control. True 7. Saying “no” (abstinence) is the best (most effective) method of birth control. True 8. There are some birth control methods that are 100% effective. False

6. 9. Girls who haven’t started their period cannot get pregnant. 10. A diaphragm must be placed in the vagina immediately before intercourse and must be removed immediately afterwards. 11. Both birth control pills and condoms must be used before their expiry dates. 12. Depo Provera is the only chemical/hormonal method of birth control.

7. 9. Girls who haven’t started their period cannot get pregnant. False 10. A diaphragm must be placed in the vagina immediately before intercourse and must be removed immediately afterwards. False – can be placed in vagina up to six hours prior and MUST remain for 6-8 hours after intercourse. 11. Both birth control pills and condoms must be used before their expiry dates. True 12. Depo Provera is the only chemical/hormonal method of birth control. False

8. 13. Norplant contraceptive is a permanent method of birth control. 14. The ECP (Emergency Contraceptive Pill) is a highly effective form of birth control that should be used on a regular basis. 15. The female condom could be used instead of the male condom if one partner is allergic to latex.

9. 13. Norplant contraceptive is a permanent method of birth control. False 14. The ECP (Emergency Contraceptive Pill) is a highly effective form of birth control that should be used on a regular basis. False 15. The female condom could be used instead of the male condom if one partner is allergic to latex. True – made of lubricated polyurethane sheath

10. SEXUALITY AND U

11. HORMONE BASED Oral Contraceptives (the pill) Daily Transdermal Patch Weekly May not stay on everyone Vaginal Ring Monthly Must insert and remove yourself Injectable Contraceptive (depo provera) 4 times a year Must be comfortable with needles

12. Intrauterine System Inserted into uterus by doctor Can remain there up to 5 years

13. NON HORMONAL Intrauterine Device Same as previous but with copper instead of hormone Female Sterilization “Permanent” blockage of fallopian tubes Female Condom Gives female more control Can cover more surface are to prevent skin to skin contact

14. Diaphragm/Cervical Cap Blocks the pathway to uterus Male Condom Best method for preventing STI and Pregnancy Male Sterilization “Permanent” blockage of Vas Deferens